Denham Green E-ACT Primary Academy
Denham Green, UB9 5JL · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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49th of 142 primary schools in Buckinghamshire we can score, 182 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.7/10 against 2,194 of them, against 7.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Denham Green E-ACT Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 13.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming and Sports Day, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 226 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Denham Green E-ACT Primary Academy
Overview
Pupils at Denham Green E-ACT Primary Academy are described as enthusiastic learners who feel “happy and safe” within a supportive community. The school is “well led” with high staff morale, delivering an “ambitious and engaging curriculum” that fosters strong personal development and excellent manners.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “great empathy” and kindness, following clear behaviour expectations known as the ‘Denham Green Way’.
- Teachers effectively use assessment and retrieval practice to help pupils “remember more over time” in core subjects.
- Reading provision is strong, with pupils becoming “fluent, avid and confident readers” through high-quality texts and expert phonics instruction.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they “learn the same curriculum as their classmates”.
- Leaders have designed an effective personal, social and health education curriculum, helping pupils talk confidently about issues like democracy and British values.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must specify “with absolute clarity” the key knowledge in all foundation subjects so teachers can build effectively on prior learning.
- Leaders should ensure teachers receive necessary training to teach the curriculum well in foundation subjects, as some planned activities do not currently support the intended learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff who “know the signs to look out for and report concerns quickly” and leaders who take swift action to protect pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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